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Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Welcome to Prism Dot. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of Prism Dot (prismdot.app, the “Service”), provided by NOVAS (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.

⚠️ If you are located in South Korea, you must be at least 14 years old, as required by Korean law.

By using the Service, you represent that you meet the applicable age requirement.

2. Your Account

3. ★ Ownership of Your Content

  1. You retain full ownership of everything you write. Your entries, images, and organization are yours.
  2. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating the Service for you.
  3. We claim no intellectual property rights over your content.
  4. We do not use your content for advertising, marketing, data sales, or public display.

4. ★ AI Processing

  1. The Service analyzes what you write to provide classification, tags, empathy responses, reflection prompts, and summaries.
  2. To do this, your entry content is transmitted to third-party AI providers (OpenAI and Anthropic). See Section 2 of our Privacy Policy for exactly what is sent and when.
  3. AI-generated responses are provided for reference only. They may be inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate. We do not warrant their accuracy.
  4. AI processing is integral to the Service and cannot be disabled separately.

5. ★★ No Medical or Mental Health Advice

This section is important. Please read it carefully.

  1. Prism Dot is a personal journaling and reflection tool. It is not a medical device and not a healthcare service.
  2. The Service does not provide medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, or counseling.
  3. AI-generated responses are not a substitute for professional care.
  4. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, contact emergency services immediately.

    United States

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
    • Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
    • Emergency — 911

    South Korea

    • Suicide Prevention Hotline — 109
    • Mental Health Crisis Line — 1577-0199
    • Emergency — 119
  5. We are not responsible for decisions you make based on content in the Service.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

7. Service Availability and Changes

  1. We aim to provide the Service continuously but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
  2. The Service may be unavailable during maintenance, outages, or events beyond our control.
  3. We may modify or discontinue features. We will give notice of material changes.

8. Beta Status and Pricing

  1. The Service is currently in beta. Features may change, be added, or be removed without notice.
  2. All features are free during beta. We will not charge you anything during this period.
  3. We may introduce paid plans in the future. If we do, we will give at least 30 days’ notice in the Service and by email before they take effect.
  4. When paid plans are introduced, we will clearly state:
    • The price, billing period (monthly or annual), and what each plan includes
    • What remains available at no cost
    • How to subscribe, cancel, and request a refund
  5. Content you create during beta will remain accessible and exportable regardless of any future pricing changes.
  6. If you do not wish to subscribe, you may continue using the free tier or delete your account.

8A. Payments and Refunds

This section applies once paid plans are introduced. No charges occur during beta.

  1. Payment processor: We use Paddle.com Market Limited (“Paddle”) as our Merchant of Record. Paddle handles payment processing, tax collection, and billing.
  2. Payment information: Your card and billing details are collected and processed by Paddle. We do not store your payment information.
  3. Billing cycle: You may choose monthly or annual billing. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled.
  4. Cancellation: You may cancel at any time. You will retain paid features until the end of the period you have already paid for, after which your account reverts to the free tier.
  5. Refunds: Refunds are handled according to Paddle’s refund policy. You may request a refund through Paddle or by contacting tajolab1003@gmail.com.
  6. Taxes: As Merchant of Record, Paddle calculates and remits applicable sales tax, VAT, or GST based on your location.

9. Termination

  1. You may delete your account at any time from Settings.
  2. Deleting your account permanently removes all of your content. This cannot be undone.
  3. You can export your content before deleting.
  4. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, with notice where practicable.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee permanent retention of your data. Export anything you cannot afford to lose.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NOVAS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PRIVACY, OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

While the Service is provided free of charge, our total liability shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

⚠️ Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

⚠️ Nothing in this section limits any mandatory consumer protection rights available to you under the laws of your place of residence.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms. We will post changes and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced at least 30 days in advance.

14. Contact

NOVAS
HYEOK KIM, Representative
Business Registration No. 560-79-00212
2F J414, 106 Jangdae-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Email: tajolab1003@gmail.com